Re: I cannot change column widths in list view (Act 2011) and have them stay on my chosen sizes

- Do the column widths stick while you are in the session? No. I go into list view, change columns, click into a signle record, then do any search for a new lookup by any field - when I look in resuts in list view - they have all jumped back to same small size. This means they reset pretty much all the time - maybe up to 50-100 times per day.

- Do they reset after closing/reopening? Yes

- How do you close the ACT! program? Usually the correct way (File > Exit) but I've checked and the same thing happens (columns reset) which ever way you close - ie File > Exit, OR click on red 'x' box in top right hand corner of screen.

- Do you use multiple databases? I have 2 but have only used the same 1 for the last 2 months.

Re: I cannot change column widths in list view (Act 2011) and have them stay on my chosen sizes

At first glance, this would appear to be an issue with saving the ACT! Preferences (hence the suggestion for 'Run As Admin'), to make sure this is the case - open the ACT! Demo database and test setting the columns and see if they stick.

If the columns in the Demo do not stick, I would recommend recreating your ACT! Preference files. Here is an article with instructions: KB Article 14770

Re: I cannot change column widths in list view (Act 2011) and have them stay on my chosen sizes

I tested a different database - opened it and the column widths HAD stuck since last time I used it 2 months ago. Played around with it - column widths stayed ok. Excellent.

Went back to my daily database, removed the 2 columns which are Yes/No columns - immediately columns widths bounced back to previous custom settings! Played around with it, columns widths stuck just fine. Excellent again.

So the promblem is almost certainly due to the the Yes/No fields in list view.

BUT... I need the Yes/No columns up all the time in list view, so can you please advise what to do next.

FYI - I did a separate post a few months ago about the frustration of not being able to SORT Yes/No fiels in list view in Act 2011, by clicking on column heading (always could in previous versions). I guess this could be a different part of same problem. Perhaps Sage can fix these Yes/No fields in list view and fix a few different problems at once? Look forward to your advice...